Violence and abuse in society Books

One in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.Interpersonal Aggression: Complexities of Domestic and Intimate Partner Abuse is...

Brave New Collection Honors Women's Spirit WorldwideNo Ocean Here bears moving accounts of women and girls in certain developing and underdeveloped countries. The book raises concern, and chronicles the socio-cultural conditions of women in parts of...

When Dr. Gayles Evans set out to research how a distorted vision created the violent obsession of those who were bullying others, she discovered that this mental abuse changed many lives. Numerous victims of bullying were stalked, and some who were...

This unique book provides hope, inspiration and a pathway for victims of abuse to become true survivors, the Overcomers and More than Conquerors they were meant to be. It is also an excellent resource for friends, family, ministries and churches who...

This Informative book will help the reader to gain a more accurate view of the many aspects of Domestic Violence. Many in today's world seem to think that Domestic Violence is merely hitting or battering an individual. In truth, it is much more...

Teenage Internet users are the fastest growing segment in the Internet user population. These teenagers are at risk of sexual assault from Internet predators. This guide explores teacher and counselors' perceptions of how to prevent this sexual assault...

This book provides information which can support and assist in the prevention of weapon related crime and gang membership amongst young people. It provides those working with young people with the backgorund knowledge to support the delivery of workshops...

Applying sociological theories, this book argues that the Catholic Church's adoption of mandatory clerical celibacy has resulted in various negative consequences, including weak social control against clerical sexual abuse, and so advocates a new model...

I'm sorry... I didn't know is a series of poems centred around key life moments. They are raw and unforgiving in their confession. The poems offer the reader a glimpse into the thoughts and memories that are presented with difficult and yet...

Author; Tanisha M. Bagley is an avid Public Speaker when it comes to Speaking out against; Domestic Violence, Rape, Sexual Assault and Stopping the Violence as a whole. It is her own life experiences that led her to travel and speak to others about not...

Angel vs. Bully in the town of Mystic Bay, California, where a well kept secret lies. Angels live as humans there. After angels appeared to three children, all was blissful in the town full of psychics, and ordinary folk. But as brute, Klaus Waxman,...

Kelly was bored. Growing up in a quiet Amish town in Northeastern Ohio in the 1970s, she was always on the hunt for excitement. Meeting Dace was an unexpected thrill. Home from the U.S. Navy, this handsome young musician shared his drugs, music,...

This analytical volume uses qualitative data, quantitative data, and direct employee experiences to aid understanding of why workplace bullying occurs in universities throughout the US. To address higher education workplace bullying, this text offers...

Violence Assessment and Intervention: The Practitioner's Handbook, now in its third edition, provides a proven methodology, grounded in the current empirical research and the authors' experience in successfully assessing and managing thousands of cases...

In CinderGirl, Christina Meredith shares the faith and determination that brought her from abuse and homelessness to being crowned Ms. California and helping other girls reach up from poverty to find their voice and purpose.

Tired of the Energy Vampires in your life-those negative people who drain your spirit and leave you feeling exhausted? It's time to step into the world of Halloween Energy Vampire Blasters! This is your ultimate guide to identifying and blasting away the...

"I Should Have Left at the First Sign" is a poignant memoir shedding light on the insidious effects of constant verbal, and emotional abuse, along with some physical abuse within a family. Through 194 pages, the author candidly explores the profound...

Bernard, un homme du monde dans la soixantaine, retourne à Saint-Boniface pour renouer avec ses origines. Accompagné de Marjolaine – une jeune femme qui a été sa protégée –, il arpente la ville sur...

If you are or have been in a toxic relationship and want to start taking back control of your life, then keep reading....... Do you feel anger towards the narcissist and unable to forgive?  Do you feel angry at yourself for the loss of...

Mental illness has plagued many generations. Sadly enough, there are too many communities that are afraid to speak of, let alone acknowledge that there is even an issue. Well, I have decided to join the few conversations of those who dare to be a...

A monster was on a killing spree. In just nine months, seven people went missing; all of their bodies eventually discovered in a wooded lot behind a suburban strip mall. But the investigation that led law enforcement to their suspect, William Devin...

V. I. Keilis-Borok (1921-2013) is one of the founders of computational seismology and mathematical geophysics and a pioneer in advance predictions of extreme events in complex systems, including earthquakes, economic recessions, outcomes of elections,...

Her abusive father and controlling mother hampered Tricia Cook but did not prevent her from accomplishing a lot in life. A stressful childhood in Yorkshire, with bombing, rationing and often being shut up in a cupboard, was followed by nursing school,...

Digital violence continues to increase, especially during times of crisis. Racism, bullying, ageism, sexism, child pornography, cybercrime, and digital tracking raise critical social and digital security issues that have lasting effects. Digital violence...

You Good, Sis?How to recognize, overcome, and heal from the mental health effects associated with abuse.Use your Pain to fuel the Power to get to your Purpose.Do you struggle with codependency in relationships? Have you wondered why you're always angry?...

This memoir includes a collection of memories from the author's life as well as a combination of others' lives from which she has created characters. Yvonne Gurley addresses several stereotypes that women are often placed in. She found it...

Following her first groundbreaking work, The Godfathers of Sex Abuse, Book I: Jeffrey Epstein, Professor Deana Pollard Sacks now takes on two other monstrous sex abusers: Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby. Sacks not only presents their dark stories of...

If you've always wanted simple and proven methods on understanding, engaging, and dealing with a narcissist in your life, then keep reading...  Have you ever felt as if someone you love...

BORN to LEARN"Donella’s story is full of moving accounts of overcoming abuse, harassment and coming to terms with loving yourself. Written with a brilliant blend of wit and candor, this book shows a path to personal triumph."-Kary...

How do we help a five-year-old identify and fearlessly speak up to stop abuse? How do we help parents, guardians, families, and communities sustainably interrupt the pattern of child-trauma before it becomes a tragic and systemic cost of youth and adult...

This workbook is designed for use with our counselor's guide, Foundations for Violence-Free Living. It forms a permanent record of the work the men have done and the progress they've made toward changing their behavior. It contains 49 worksheets that...

Lucy isn’t alone! Statistics estimate that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Surprisingly, 95% of the victims know their predators. I hope that you will use this story to teach your children to TELL...

New York Times Bestseller: The “astonishing” true story of the notorious “black widow” who preyed on her husband and daughter and faked her own death (The Washington Post Book World).Pretty, smart, and pampered, Audrey Marie...

"Mothers are ordinary heroes, whose mighty deeds are usually masked by their mundanity. What makes this maternal story special is the weaving together of technological miracles with the miracle of a heart opening up to greater grace, by means of great...

Optimistic books that trace God's hands in real people's lives are often popular, but this work will touch a special chord for readers whose family members or friends are tainted by addiction.This book focuses on how God directs our paths with seemingly...

Based on a true storyIt is 2003. The front page of the Sun newspaper is filled with a picture of Sam, aged thirteen, his face pixelated to disguise his identity. Sam has won his case in the High Court. His extraordinary story is all over the newspapers;...

wrote this book Why You Are Special With the hope, of helping any person around the world that “Realizes” he or she has a “Burden” of shame, or guilt, or sadness, or depression, of some evil, hate, or violent suffering that he or she has gone through!I...

Dr. Ralph Steele has counseled many women who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, and domestic violence and had sexual harassment cases in litigation, mediation, and arbitration. He has also counseled men who were sexual offenders and...

Maggie dreamt of the day she would leave her abusive husband. She was always afraid of what he might do if he caught her trying to get away with their children. Where would she go? How would she survive? Staying seemed to be her only option for years...

Cases of sport-related child sexual abuse have received increasing news coverage in recent years. This book documents and evaluates this important issue through a critical investigation of the research and theory on sexual violence and child sex...

Emotionally wounded? Homeless? Financial difficulties?There are Open Doors, Open Hearts!This inspirational book tells the story of need in extenuating circumstances. How sometimes you just need a hand up. Of people who opened their homes, hearts, and...

Laura was ten, crouched outside her parents' bedroom, when she overheard that her father had made her oldest sister pregnant. For the next eight years, she and her four sisters struggled to survive the nightmare of sexual and emotional abuse.As an...

Across many parts of the world, violence inflicted in the name of family honor is attracting an increasing amount of attention. Family honor violence, otherwise known as honor-based violence, is physical force inflicted primarily on women for conduct...

"This original and revealing book is a significant contribution to the understanding of the conflicts that have gripped the Sudan for decades and may well end only in the division of the country."--Peter Woodward, author of Sudan 1898-1989 and U.S...

The Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Children examines the short- and long-term developmental issues facing children exposed to violence in their own homes. The book addresses the growing concern for children at risk of suffering psychological,...

Bringing together an international group of authors, this book addresses the important issues lying at the intersection between urban space, on the one hand, and incivilities and urban harm, on the other. Progressive urbanisation not only influences...